The Studio That Keeps Globe Making Alive in the Age of Google Maps

If you come across a globe these days, chances are it was probably found at a flea market or antique store. But there is one studio in London that continues the tradition of building spherical maps of the world. Here's a look at how it all goes down.

The studio's proprietor, Peter Bellerby, describes the design challenges that go into working with spherical objects in the video. He explains that it took him over a year to perfect the method of placing strips of precisely shaped paper onto the globe's surface.

It's rather amazing to see what goes into the making of an object that is almost obsolete in its original purpose, but still maintains a strong hold on people's collective memory of learning and exploration. [Vimeo via Vultured]